Question

pick out the modal auxiliary and state its function -students must be punctual in their work 2-you can do that work easily

Answer 1

Answer :

This question is based on modal verbs.

Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'modal verb' as 'a verb used with another verb to express an idea such as possibility that is not expressed by the main verb.'

1. The modal auxiliary in the given sentence 'Students must be punctual in their work.' is must.

Here, the modal auxiliary 'must' denotes the necessity to do something.

Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'must' as 'used to show that it is necessary or very important that something happens in the present or future.'

2. The modal auxiliary in the given sentence 'You can do that work easily.' is can.

Here, the modal auxiliary 'can' denotes someone's ability to do something.

Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'can' as 'to be able to.'